Jackie deshannon

DeShannon's musical career spans five decades. In the 1960s, she toured with The Beatles on the band's first U.S. tour. In the 1970s, she sang with Van Morrison, and in the '80s, she won a Grammy for writing "Bette Davis Eyes." Here, she recounts what it was like to open for The Beatles -- and how recording "What the World Needs Now" changed her career.

Jackie DeShannon "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" (1968)

Jackie DeShannon

Jackie DeShannon

Jimmy Page and Marianne Faithfull

This article is written by MIKE RAGOGNA at THE HUFFINGTON POST MIKE RAGOGNA: It’s a joy to be talking today with JACKIE DESHANNON who has a new album: WHEN YOU WALK IN THE ROOM. Hello there, …

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Put A Little Love In Your Heart ukulele tablature by Jackie DeShannon, chords in song are D,G,A7,Bb7,Eb,Ab.

Jackie De Shannon

By Gary: I will look at one of the most attractive singers from the 60’s. She wrote “Dum Dum” a hit for Brenda Lee and in 1981 co-wrote “Betty Davis Eyes” for Kim Car…

Jimmy Page With Jackie DeShannon at studio in the 60's

Jackie DeShannon

Jackie DeShannon--what the world needs now is love, sweet love!

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July 24, 1965: "What the World Needs Now Is Love" by Jackie DeShannon peaks at number 7 on the charts. Hal David was living on the north shore of Long Islandand drove into Manhattan every day to meet Burt Bacharach at the Brill Building. He wrote in during the ride. They showed it to Dionne Warwick who turned it down and then received a call from Liberty Records to meet with Jackie DeShannon.

Peter Cetera & Jackie Deshannon